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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Poplar 1914
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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| Form A. | Form B. | |
|---|---|---|
| Various—continued:- Eyes | 2 | - |
| Fallopian Tube | 1 | - |
| Intestines | 7 | - |
| Kidneys | 3 | - |
| Larynx | 2 | - |
| Meninges | 40 | - |
| Peritoneum | 12 | - |
| Skin | 5 | - |
| Spermatic Cord | 1 | - |
| Testicle | 1 | - |
Actual Number of Cases on Register.
Number of cases on Register at beginning of year 1914 2,163
Add New cases during year 888
- 3,051
Deduct:—
Died 346
Removed, etc. 31
Recovered 52
Reported to be not suffering 4
- 433
Number of cases on Register beginning of 1915 2,618
Bacteriological Examinations.
During the year ended 31st December, 1914, 223 samples of sputum
were bacteriologically examined free of cost at the Borough of Poplar
Dispensary for the Prevention of Consumption. The Tubercle bacillus
was found to be present in 70 instances (31.3 per cent.).
For Disinfection of Rooms and Articles, see page 124.
| Total Cases. | Dispensary Cases. | |
|---|---|---|
| Abbott Road | 5 | 1 |
| Aberfeldy Street | 3 | - |
| Adelaide Buildings | 2 | 1 |
| Ailsa Street | 2 | - |
| Albert Street | 3 | - |
| Albert Terrace | 2 | - |